Detect Potential
Foundation Issues

Foundation problems are serious issues that can lead to major consequences. Garver’s Construction suggests that as a buyer, owner, or remodeler, you are aware of signs that suggest problematic foundation situations.

A few instances of foundation problems are:

• Open cracks in flooring
• Jammed windows and doors
• Wall breakage at the top of doors and where walls and ceilings meet
• Swelling and/or misalignment of concrete block walls or poured concrete
• Eroded walls/concrete
• Moisture in basement and/or crawlspace

The following tests can be done to determine whether or not your structure is having foundation problems:

• Feel around your floors to check that it is smooth and level
• Look for slanting/unsecure posts in crawl spaces
• Examine the walls of your foundation and determine if they are erect and compact
• Look out for cracks larger than 1/4 in.
• Search for soft areas in the concrete with a screw driver

Help is a Call Away

Once you have examined the state of your foundation, one of Garver’s Construction’s expert inspectors can come and assess your situation, then recommend a course of action. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about your structure and its foundation, we can give you detailed answers, explanations, and solutions! Estimates and inspections are free, so call (443) 336-3319 today and schedule one!